Callaghan
NSWCallaghan is a growing suburb in NSW with 1,358 residents.
- SAL code
- 10754
- SA2
- 111031231
- Population
- 1,358
- LGA
- Newcastle
Callaghan, NSW had 1,358 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 13.6% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 20-24 years, and the median age sits at 20. The median household income is $0 per week, and households with a mortgage repay around $0 a month. Most workers travel by car (driver), accounting for 41.4% of the journey-to-work mix. The suburb has 9 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?1,358
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+13.6%
3yr: +10.1% · 10yr: +23.9%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$0/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
20
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?2/10
SA2 · more disadvantaged
Unemployment
?7.3%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?2
2 long day
Parks & green space
?9
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
?9
GTFS stops
Dwelling approvals
?92
Newcastle · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
No data for this suburb
VGV suppresses suburbs with too few sales per quarter
Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from NSW police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Shortland - Jesmond (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Callaghan suburb alone is ~1,358 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 9,447 to 14,339 over 24 years, averaging 1.8% per year.
Government school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Heaton PS99.6%
- Mayfield WPS 0.2%
- Waratah WPS 0.1%
Secondary
Callaghan Jesmond100.0%
- Callaghan Waratah Tech 100.0%
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
People
Median age 20 (young), largest age group 20-24 (52.10022107590273%).
Median age
20
Avg household size
0
Age distribution
Employment
44.1% workforce participation · 18.0% unemployment
Bushfire & flood risk
Hazard data is not yet available for NSW.
Source when available: NSW Rural Fire Service (BFPL) and NSW DPHI EPI Flood.
Planning zones
3 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| SP2 | ZoneSpecial use | 96.0% | 1.72 km² |
| RE2 | ZoneRecreation | 3.6% | 0.07 km² |
| RE1 | ZoneRecreation | 0.3% | 6,107 m² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.